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Monday, April 25, 2011

So, if you are wondering when this sort of technology might appear in the U.S., it's already being used in at least one state: Michigan.

In fact, the ACLU has been trying to get information about the devices, which are indeed made by CellBrite, for some three years. The ACLU has apparently been told such a request would cost over $500,000 to fulfill (with the ACLU apparently footing the bill). The Michigan State Police told them it required a deposit of half of the cost before it would turn over any documents.